Pricing Evidence & Source Notes
Use this profile as a planning guide, not a final invoice. Confirm the current package, activity wording, visas, office or flexi-desk requirement and renewal amount before payment.
| Free Zone | Package | Year 1 Cost | Renewal Cost | 3-Year Total | Visa Option | Office / Flexi Requirement | Year 1 Confidence | Source Type | Conflict Status | Last Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMCC | Standard company setup fee components | AED 27,049 (freelance permit: licence AED 4,020 + mandatory JLT flexi-desk AED 16,000 + establishment card AED 1,805 + 1 visa AED 4,224 + health insurance AED 1,000). Full company 1-visa: ~AED 49,004. Confidence: 1+2-source: Freelance Permit AED 27,049 verified; standard company schedule official |
AED 22,090 annual standard licence renewal plus establishment-card components before office and add-ons Confidence: 1+2-source: Freelance Permit AED 27,049 verified; standard company schedule official |
AED 78,365 3-year core components before office, visas, VAT/levies and add-ons Confidence: 1+2-source: Freelance Permit AED 27,049 verified; standard company schedule official |
Visa entitlement depends on office/facility; visa processing is separate | A qualifying JLT/DMCC office or approved facility is required and priced separately | 1+2-source: Freelance Permit AED 27,049 verified; standard company schedule official | Official DMCC Schedule of Charges + 1+2-source Freelance Permit verification | No material public conflict recorded | July 2026 |
| What is included | Freelance Permit (1+2-source 2026): AED 4,020 licence + AED 16,000 JLT flexi-desk + AED 1,805 establishment card + AED 4,224 visa + AED 1,000 health insurance = AED 27,049 all-in. Standard company: AED 1,035 application, AED 9,020 registration, AED 2,020 AoA, AED 20,285 annual licence, AED 1,825 establishment card. |
|---|---|
| What is not included | Office or flexi desk, security deposit, visas, medical, Emirates ID, insurance, VAT and Knowledge/Innovation levies where applicable, activity surcharges, regulated approvals and advisory support. |
| Hidden-cost risk | The three-year value is arithmetic from the published Year 1 components plus two published annual renewal/establishment-card component periods. It is not a complete DMCC occupancy or immigration invoice. |
| Banking difficulty | Medium to high |
| Best fit | Premium trading, commodities, crypto-adjacent, consultancy and JLT address-led companies. |
Family and Dependent Visa Scope
DMCC company setup, office/flexi allocation and owner or employee visa planning should be separated from spouse, child or other family residence planning. Confirm the sponsor residence, relationship documents, applicant status, medical or Emirates ID steps, insurance, deposits, in-country processing and the current authority route before payment.
| Dependent visa check | Planning guidance | Source confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsor status | The sponsor should hold a valid UAE residence route before dependent residence is planned. | Official ICP/GDRFA procedural sources; confirm category-specific terms. |
| Family documents | Marriage, birth, kinship, passport, photograph, housing and income evidence may be requested depending on category and emirate. | Official procedural sources; document format and attestation can vary. |
| Medical, Emirates ID and insurance | Residence processing may include medical testing, Emirates ID and health insurance steps depending on age, applicant status and authority process. | Official procedural sources; final component list must be checked. |
| Cost and timing | Public government pages publish some component fees, but the all-in dependent visa amount is route-specific and should not be blended into DMCC licence or office totals without a current quote. | ICP/GDRFA context; DMCC-specific dependent visa quote required. |
Useful sources: ICP residence permit service, GDRFA family entry visa service, GDRFA family residence service. See visa cost planning, document checklist and corrections.
Compare Before Choosing
Shortlist this profile against the other common options before choosing on headline price alone. The three-way guide compares DMCC, IFZA and RAKEZ on cost exposure, visa planning, banking readiness and fit by setup scenario.
Source evidence: Review source | Methodology | Corrections.
Prices can change based on free zone authority updates, activity selection, visa count, office or flexi-desk requirement, shareholder structure, establishment card, immigration file, medical test, Emirates ID, insurance, banking support and consultant service fees. Last reviewed July 2026. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.
DMCC Free Zone Cost 2026 — Full Breakdown of Fees
Here is the complete cost breakdown for setting up and maintaining a company in DMCC Free Zone, including licence fees, visa costs, and 3-year total cost projections.
DMCC Free Zone Cost Summary
| Cost Item | Amount (AED) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 Licence + Setup | AED 20,000 |
| Annual Renewal (Year 2+) | AED 17,000 |
| Investor Visa (per visa) | AED 4,200 |
| Base Visa Quota | 6 visas |
| 3-Year Total (1 visa) | AED 58,200 |
What Does the DMCC Free Zone Year 1 Fee Include?
The year 1 cost of AED 20,000 typically includes:
- Trade licence issuance fee
- Registration / application fee
- Flexi-desk or registered address fee
- Memorandum of Association (MoA) preparation
- Initial compliance fee (if applicable)
It does not typically include: investor visa fees (AED 4,200 extra per visa), health insurance, notarisation of documents, or bank charges.
3-Year Cost Projection — DMCC Free Zone
| Year | Cost (AED) | Cumulative Total |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | AED 24,200 | AED 24,200 |
| Year 2 | AED 17,000 | AED 41,200 |
| Year 3 | AED 17,000 | AED 58,200 |
How DMCC Free Zone Compares on Cost
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Are there hidden fees at DMCC Free Zone?
Always ask the zone specifically about: visa medical fees, Emirates ID fees, health insurance (mandatory), document notarisation, typing centre fees, and any mandatory zone-specific insurance. These can add AED 1,500–4,000 per person to the total cost.
Can I get a discount at DMCC Free Zone?
Many UAE free zones offer launch promotions or early-renewal discounts. Contact DMCC Free Zone directly for current promotional pricing. Business setup agents also sometimes have access to preferential rates.